McPherson prepares for America's 250th birthday with two days of celebrations

Annual extravaganza features live music, outdoor movie and fireworks

McPherson prepares for America's 250th birthday with two days of celebrations

MCPHERSON, Kan. — Residents will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a two-day festival culminating in the annual Fourth of July Extravaganza at Wall Park. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. on July 3 at the Lakeside Park Bandshell with a concert by the Intrepid Brass Band, followed by a 9 p.m. screening of the 1976 film "Rocky". The Independence Day events will conclude July 4 with a community fireworks display sponsored by the local CHS Refinery.



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